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Social Studies Alive! California Series

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Product identity

Publisher
Teachers’ Curriculum Institute
Program family
Social Studies Alive!

Instructional fit

Courses
California elementary social studies, kindergarten through grade 5
Role explanation
Core California elementary social studies curriculum for grades K–5.
Subjects covered
Supported grades
Supported instructional roles

Materials and delivery

Format description
Blended print, digital, and activity-based curriculum with student texts, notebooks, teacher guidance, interactive tutorials, assessment, and classroom materials.
Included components
Grade-specific Social Studies Alive! programs; student text; Interactive Student Notebook; teacher guide; interactive tutorials; experiential and cooperative-learning activities; primary sources; biographies and literature; visual discovery; ELA integration; lesson games; formative and summative assessment; customizable tests; digital learning library; pacing and differentiation tools.
Languages and support
English with Spanish family letters and selected resources, plus lesson adjustments for English learners, students with special education needs, students reading or writing below grade level, and advanced learners.
Format components

Links and notes

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Availability

Product availability
Available
Last checked
September 29, 2026

A California K–5 social studies series using experiential learning, active inquiry, informational text, primary sources, ELA integration, visual discovery, discussion, writing, assessment, and digital resources.

Social Studies Alive! California Series provides grade-specific elementary programs that move from self, school, and community to California and United States history. TCI combines high-interest readings with interactive classroom activities, primary-source investigation, visual discovery, structured discussion, writing, and processing assignments. Teachers can adjust lessons for different learners and use print and digital resources together.

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40 California school districts are associated with this curriculum in the SDLA database.

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